The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Shares of the handcrafted beverages chain Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) are up 11% this week as of 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. While the market rebounded Wednesday following a 90-day ban on most of the tariffs recently proposed by the United States, Dutch Bros surged even higher. Where to invest $1,000 right now?
Private Equity Insights
APRIL 10, 2025
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
It's time once again to dust off Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner's old writings and pull some lessons forward into the light of today. In this podcast we discuss buying stocks that you already own, annual predictions, risk ratings, and keeping a record of your investment decisions. We look back in order to be smarter about looking forward! To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 10, 2025
Apollo Global Management has invested in Plume, a blockchain infrastructure platform focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, as part of a broader push to bring institutional-grade financial products on-chain, according to a report by CoinDesk. While financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, Plume confirmed the deal represents a seven-figure capital injection.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) are falling on Thursday. The chipmaker's stock had lost 8.7% as of 12:20 p.m. ET. The drop comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both lost more than 5%. Intel's stock is feeling pressure from the ongoing trade war with China as well as a Reuters report today that revealed its new CEO has extensive business ties in the country, raising concerns of a potential conflict of interest.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
Tailscale, a Toronto, Canada-based privider of VPN software using mesh networking technology, raised $160m in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation. The round wasled by Accel, with participation fromCRV, Insight Partners, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital, angel investor George Kurtz – CEO of Crowdstrike, as well as Anthony Casalena – CEO of Squarespace.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Shares of Newsmax Media (NYSE: NMAX) are plunging on Thursday. The media company's stock lost 23.5% as of 1:40 p.m. ET and was down as much as 24.5% earlier in the day. The steep decline comes as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) both lost more than 5%. A Delaware judge ruled that the company made defamatory statements about Dominion Voting Systems, sending the case to trial.
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The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) soared to an all-time high of $106,182 per coin in January. With the fourth Bitcoin halving firmly in the rearview mirror and a more crypto-friendly regime in the White House, the original cryptocurrency looked ready to skyrocket like it did in 2020 and 2017. But it hasn't worked out that way. Bitcoin is down to $79,200 as of this writing on April 8.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
Crisp, a Bentonville, Ark.-based provider of a collaborative commerce platform for retail data, announced the acquisitions of Atheon Analytics (SKUtrak) and ClearBox Analytics. The sums of the deals were not disclosed. Both companies are based in the United Kingdom and connect supply chain data across major retail chains and their consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers. […] The post Crisp Acquires Atheon Analytics and ClearBox Analytics appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) is a massive conglomerate with operations in the finance, industrials, utility, energy, and consumer sectors. You really can't think of it as you would a traditional company, but that's why it could be a compelling investment right now, as the market gets turbulent. Here are three reasons you might want to buy Berkshire Hathaway despite the market sell-off. 1.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
Dealstack, a London, UK-based provider of a private capital management platform, raised $5.5m in seed funding round. Backers included current and former professionals at firms such as Paul Weiss, Kirkland & Ellis, Latham&Watkins, KKR, CVC, TA Associates, Goldman Sachs and more. Founded by ex-Kirkland Partner Joel Arnell and ex-Oaktree investor Seb Lapinski, Dealstack Launched […] The post Dealstack Raises $5.5M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Everyone would love to find the next Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , the type of stock that generates life-changing returns. The problem is, that's far from easy, and aiming for gains that are in the thousands of percentage points can often mean trying to get in early. Doing so involves taking on considerable risk. One area investors have been piling money into aggressively over the past year has been stocks involved with quantum computing.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
Honeycomb, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of a software observability platform, acquired Grit, an open-source query system and AI agent. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. With this acquisition, Honeycomb will be able to make it easier to adopt custom instrumentation. Led by Christine Yen, CEO, Honeycomb provides a unified, fast, and collaborative […] The post Honeycomb Acquires Grit appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) , the international beverage company known for its popular beer brands, recently released its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on April 9, 2025. The company posted an adjusted diluted EPS of $2.63, significantly beating the analyst estimate of $2.28. Revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $2.16 billion compared to the anticipated $2.13 billion.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
Remedy Scientific, an Oakland, CA-based environmental remediation automation company, raised $11M in seed funding round. Backers includedEclipse, Refactor, Cantos, and Box Group. Led by Randol Aikin, CEO and founder, Remedy Scientific is introducing an automation-driven technology to address ubiquitous environmental contamination, starting with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called forever chemicals.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Few investors were happy with Thursday's stock market decline, but we should spare a thought or two for Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA) shareholders. After all, the specialty real estate investment trust (REIT) had two quite discouraging pieces of news to report. Largely because of that, at the end of the day's trading session Easterly stock had lost nearly 14% of its value.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
IGS Energy, a Dublin, OH-based provider of energy solutions, is to acquireJust Energy, a Houston, Texas-based retail energy provider. The move that will createone of the largest energy retailers inNorth America. The combined company will serve 7.5 million residential customer equivalents (RCEs), positioning it for continued growth across deregulated energy markets in both the U.S. […] The post IGS Energy to Acquire Just Energy appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Shares in United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) were down as much as 11.4% today due to market volatility and investors digesting Delta Air Lines ' (NYSE: DAL) earnings report and commentary the day before. A challenging environment United Airlines will report its first-quarter 2025 earnings on April 16, and if Delta's earnings are any indication, United's management is highly likely to report deteriorating conditions.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
groundcover, a San Francisco, CA-based eBPF-driven observability platform for modern architectures, raised$35Min Series B funding. The round, which brought total funding to$60M USD, was led by Zeev Ventures with follow-up participation from Angular Ventures, Heavybit, and Jibe Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to expand in theUSA. Led by Shahar Azulay, CEO and […] The post groundcover Raises $35M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
In today's video, I discuss Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) , Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) , and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM). To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were the after-market prices of April 8, 2025. The video was published on April 8, 2025.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
Outtake, a NYC-based automation platform for cybersecurity, raised $16.5m in Series A funding. The round, which brought total funding raised to date to $20m, was led by CRV, joined by Nikesh Aurora and Bill Ackman. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by Alex Arjun Dillon, Outtake […] The post Outtake Raises $16.5M in Series A Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
In many scenarios, delaying Social Security can be a smart decision. You're eligible to start collecting those benefits once you turn 62. But for each month you delay your claim past that point, up until age 70, your benefits are eligible for a boost. Locking in a larger monthly check from Social Security for life could help you avoid financial stress throughout your retirement.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
Solix DePIN, a Munich, Germany-based developer of decentralized physical infrastructure networks, raised $29.5m in funding from Eclip Foundation. This investment will accelerate the development of Solix’s MODEL CONTEXT PROTOCOL (MCP) technology, which enables intelligent bandwidth sharing without affecting users’ internet experience. Led by David Rodriguez, CEO, and Emily Richardson, Chief Technology Officer, Solix DePIN has […] The post Solix Raises $29.5M in Funding appeared
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
On Thursday, numerous stocks saw steeper-than-average drops when news items concerning them combined with generally gloomy investor sentiment. One such victim was next-generation business software developer ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) , which saw its stock absorb a more than 5% blow to its share price that day. An analyst's price target reduction convinced some investors to hit the sell button.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
MYndspan, a London, UK-based company offering clinical-grade MEG brain scanning to consumers, received a strategic investment from EMOTIV, a global leader in neurotechnology and wearable EEG. EMOTIV joined as a key backer in MYndspan’s crowd funding campaign. Led by Caitlin Baltzer, Co-Founder and CEO, MYndspan aims to improve access to preventive and proactive brain health. […] The post MYndspan Receives Strategic Investment from Emotiv appeared first on FinSMEs.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) stock has suffered as the crypto market has dropped in recent weeks, but the company's core business is doing better than ever. Stablecoin usage is up, and the Base blockchain is attracting builders. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why the stock is too good to pass up. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of April 8, 2025.
Private Equity Wire
APRIL 10, 2025
Compliance in private equity has long been a challenge for fund managers, GPs, and LPs. Vestlane, a software firm focused on this issue, offers a streamlined approach to private market compliance and investor onboarding.The platform recently won the Technology Innovation of the Year (Client Services) Award at the Private Equity Wire EU Awards 2025. Polina Medvedeva, VP of Marketing at Vestlane, explains how the platform works and its impact on the industry.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks delivered healthy gains in 2023 and 2024. However, due to the recent broad market sell-off, 2025 has been a tough year so far for companies looking to benefit from the fast-growing adoption of this technology. The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite index briefly entered bear territory and is down 15% from its all-time high as of this writing.
FinSMEs
APRIL 10, 2025
Simplifyber, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based bio-based materials company, raised US$12m in Series A funding. The round was led by Suzano Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of wood pulp supplier, Suzano, alongside investors including At One Ventures, Techstars, Plug and Play Sustainability Fund, One Small Planet, Staddle Holdings, Collateral Good, M.I.H.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
It's safe to say that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is entering bear market territory. It's now down 30% from its January highs, and investors are understandably rattled. Wasn't 2025 supposed to be the year that Bitcoin skyrocketed in value on its way to $1 million? If you're feeling nervous about Bitcoin during a market decline, the good news is that there is a tried-and-true investment strategy that seems to be tailor-made for the current situation in the financial markets.
Insight Partners
APRIL 10, 2025
Held this year from April 28 to May 1, the RSA Conference will connect 45,000 industry professionals to drive forward the future of cybersecurity. This year’s theme, “Many Voices. One Community,” emphasizes diversity and collaboration critical elements for tackling today’s complex cyber threats. Insight Partners aligns deeply with this vision.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
With 91 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in its lineup, Vanguard always has an ETF in which you can invest. That's true regardless of what's going on with the economy and the market. Many investors could be apprehensive about buying any fund right now with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) down sharply. But I think there are several good choices. Here are three Vanguard ETFs to buy with the S&P 500 in correction.
American Investment Council
APRIL 10, 2025
Rep. Pfluger: We are only energy dominant because of provisions like carried interest. WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, the American Investment Council sponsored an event hosted by Punchbowl News spotlighting how private equity investments are supporting American energy dominance and small businesses. Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman interviewed Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) about the strong partnership between private capital, small businesses, and energy producers in Texas.
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX) got hit with another day of steep sell-offs Thursday amid macroeconomic turbulence and an unfavorable court ruling. The company's share price ended the daily session down 26.8%. The S&P 500 index fell 3.5% today as investors reacted to new tariffs on China that were even higher than expected. Newsmax's valuation also faced negative pressure from a court ruling that the company had published defamatory statements against Dominion Voting Systems.
Pension Pulse
APRIL 10, 2025
BCI announced today a significant minority equity stake in Broadstreet Partners: On April 10, 2025, BroadStreet Partners (the Company) announced that BCI, Ethos Capital, and White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. will acquire a co-control ownership position in the Company, alongside current investor, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan. BroadStreet is a marquee insurance brokerage platform with a differentiated agency partnership strategy that drives sustainable long-term growth with entrepreneurial Co
The Motley Fool
APRIL 10, 2025
It can be discouraging to see your stocks suddenly drop in value, but stock prices don't always match up with a company's long-term value. Warren Buffett made his fortune by investing in companies when they were selling at discounted prices to what they were ultimately worth. History has shown repeatedly that investors get their best returns buying shares of quality companies during bear markets.
Axial
APRIL 10, 2025
Todays guest is Lance Fenton, a Partner at Serent Capital, a private equity fund investing in bootstrapped vertical market software businesses. In this episode, Lance breaks down Serents software investment thesis, how it evolved over time, and how they think about sourcing, returns, hold period, and the future prospects of these niche businesses. Lance shares how Serent approaches value creation, the importance of high gross retention, the role of pricing optimization, and how they are respondi
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